Utility Specialist I-Meters

Utility Specialist I-Meters

Salary

$20.91 - $33.45 Hourly

Location

4370 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Job Number

10397

Department

Public Utilities Department

Division

Utilities Finance Operations/Meters

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade

CCG247

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Job Summary

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs specialized maintenance work in an assigned section of the Public Utilities Department.

Essential Functions

• Performs specialized maintenance work which involves meter maintenance and water utilities maintenance.
• Performs various tasks involving water utilities maintenance projects; performs preventive maintenance on equipment; assembles and repairs backflow devices; conducts cross-connection control inspections of customers; repairs or replaces sustaining, regulation, and pressure reducing valves.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty; determines needed manpower, equipment, parts, and materials; determines need to request location of utility services.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck/vehicle and trailer.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools operable.
• Monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, daily activity logs, inspection forms, work orders, maintenance records, charts, time cards, leave requests, or other documents.
• Operates a personal computer as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, methods, and procedures; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED* required.
• Five (5) months of related experience preferred.
• Fingerprinting required.
• General Educational Development (GEDs) must be issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator. For Florida, the approved GED Administrator would be the Florida Department of Education (public schools or adult education centers).

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must complete the Sacramento Water Distribution Operator correspondence course within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid Class 3 Water Distribution System Operator License within 18 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Supplemental information

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.

This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities. Veterans' Preference is provided to eligible applicants in accordance with Florida law.

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time

employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I understand and agree with the statements above.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess five (5) months of experience in utility construction, backflow testing, water distribution system maintenance, plumbing systems, electrical maintenance, electronics, mechanical maintenance, building maintenance, and/or equipment operation?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess or are willing to obtain the Sacramento Water Distribution Operator correspondence course within six (6) months of hire (Paid for and training provided during work hours by Collier County)?

• Yes
• No
• Willing to obtain

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Do you possess or are willing to obtain the Backflow Prevention Testing & Assembly certification within six (6) months of hire (Paid for and training provided during work hours by Collier County)?

• Yes
• No
• Willing to obtain

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Do you possess or are willing to obtain the Class 3 Water Distribution Operator Certification within eighteen (18) months of hire (Paid for and training provided during work hours by Collier County)?

• Yes
• No
• Willing to obtain

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Do you possess or are willing to obtain the Work Zone Safety Certification (IMSA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Traffic Safety in the Work Area Certification within twelve (12) months of hire (Paid for and training provided during work hours by Collier County)?

• Yes
• No
• Willing to obtain

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Are you willing to work overtime to include nights, weekends, and some holidays as required?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Collier County

Address Human Resources Division

3303 East Tamiami Trail East

Naples, Florida, 34112

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/collier/default.cfm